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We are at day 50 of our 99 day countdown until the regular season. Here is your daily fact associated with number 50.

As we reach the halfway point of our countdown, we rank the top 50 names that have contributed to the Cowboys history. Leave in the comments who you would have higher or lower. Who’s in your top-10 all-time Dallas Cowboys players?

50
Ralph Neely

Birthplace: Little Rock, Arkansas
Position: Tackle
Cowboys career 1965-1977
Super Bowl champion (VII, XII)
4x All-Pro
2x Pro Bowl

49
DeMarcus Lawrence

Birthplace: Aiken, South Carolina
Position: Defensive end
Cowboys career 2014-current
1x All-Pro
4x Pro Bowl

48
Dez Bryant

Birthplace: Lufkin, Texas
Team: Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans Saints
Position: Wide receiver
Cowboys career 2010-2017
1x All-Pro
3x Pro Bowl
NFL Receiving leader (2014)

47
Cornell Green

Birthplace: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Position: Cornerback
Cowboys career 1962-1974
Super Bowl champion (VI)
4x All-Pro
5× Pro Bowl

46
Danny White

Birthplace: Mesa, Arizona
Team: Dallas Cowboys
Position: Quarterback
Cowboys career 1976-1988
Super Bowl champion (XII)
1x All-Pro
1x Pro Bowl

45
Robert Newhouse

Birthplace: Longview, Texas
Position: Running back
Cowboys career 1972-1983
Super Bowl champion (XII)

44
Billy Joe DuPree

Birthplace: Monroe, Louisiana
Position: Tight end
Cowboys career 1973-1983
Super Bowl champion (XII)
3× Pro Bowl

43
Calvin Hill

Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland
Position: Running back
Cowboys career 1969-1974
Super Bowl champion (VI)
NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1969)
4x All-Pro
4× Pro Bowl

42
Walt Garrison

Birthplace: Denton, Texas
Position: Running back, Fullback
Cowboys career 1966-1974
Super Bowl champion (VI)
1x Pro Bowl

41
Travis Fredrick

Birthplace: Sharon, Wisconsin
Position: Center
Cowboys career 2013-2019
3x All-Pro
5x Pro Bowl

40
Jimmy Johnson

Birthplace: Port Arthur, Texas
Position: Head coach
Cowboys career 1989-1993
2× Super Bowl champion (XXVII, XXVIII)
NFL Coach of the Year (1990)
Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor

39
Ezekiel Elliott

Birthplace: Alton, Illinois
Position: Running back
Cowboys career 2016-2022/2024-Present
2x All-Pro
3x Pro Bowl
2× NFL rushing yards leader (2016, 2018)

38
Tony Romo

Birthplace: San Diego, California
Position: Quarterback
Cowboys career 2003-2016
1x All-Pro
4x Pro Bowl
NFL passer rating leader (2014)

37
Tony Hill

Birthplace: San Diego, California
Position: Wide receiver
Cowboys career 1977-1986
Super Bowl champion (XII)
3x Pro Bowl

36
Rayfield Wright

Birthplace: Griffin, Georgia
Position: Offensive tackle
Cowboys career 1967-1979
2× Super Bowl champion (VI, XII)
6x All-Pro
6x Pro Bowl
Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor

35
Erik Williams

Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Position: Tackle
Cowboys career 1991-2000
3× Super Bowl champion (XXVII, XXVIII, XXX)
4x All-Pro
4x Pro Bowl

34
Mark Stepnoski

Birthplace: Erie, Pennsylvania
Position: Center
Cowboys career 1989-1994
2× Super Bowl champion (XXVII, XXVIII)
3x All-Pro
5x Pro Bowl

33
Herschel Walker

Birthplace: Wrightsville, Georgia
Position: Running back, Return specialist
Cowboys career 1986-1988/1996-1997
2x All-Pro
2x Pro Bowl
(Record breaking trade)

32
Ken Norton Jr.

Birthplace: Jacksonville, Illinois
Position: Linebacker
Cowboys career 1988-1993
4× Super Bowl champion (XXVII, XXVIII, XXIX, XLVIII
2x All-Pro
3x Pro Bowl

31
Tyron Smith

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California
Position: Offensive tackle
Cowboys career 2011-2023
5x All-Pro
8x Pro Bowl

30
Bill Bates

Birthplace: Knoxville, Tennessee
Position: Safety, Linebacker
Cowboys career 1983-1997
3× Super Bowl champion (XXVII, XXVIII, XXX)
1x Pro Bowl

29
Zack Martin

Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana
Position: Guard
Cowboys career 2014-present
9x All-Pro
9x Pro Bowl

28
Don Meredith

Birthplace: Mount Vernon, Texas
Position: Quarterback
Cowboys career 1960-1968
1x All-Pro
3x Pro Bowl
Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor

27
Charlie Waters

Birthplace: Miami, Florida
Position: Cornerback
Cowboys career 1970-1981
2× Super Bowl champion (VI, XII)
2x All-Pro
3x Pro Bowl

26
Everson Walls

Birthplace: Dallas, Texas
Position: Cornerback, Safety
Cowboys career 1981-1989
Super Bowl champion (XXV)
3x All-Pro
3x Pro Bowl
3× NFL interceptions leader (1981, 1982, 1985)

25
Daryl Johnston

Birthplace: Youngstown, New York
Position: Running back, Fullback
Cowboys career 1989-1999
3× Super Bowl champion (XXVII, XXVIII, XXX)
2x Pro Bowl

24
Lee Roy Jordan

Birthplace: Excel, Alabama
Position: Linebacker
Cowboys career 1963-1976
Super Bowl champion (VI)
2x All-Pro
5x Pro Bowl
Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor

23
Nate Newton

Birthplace: Orlando, Florida
Position: Tackle, Guard
Cowboys career 1986-1998
3× Super Bowl champion (XXVII, XXVIII, XXX)
2x All-Pro
6x Pro Bowl

22
Harvey Martin

Birthplace: Dallas, Texas
Position: Defensive end
Cowboys career 1973-1983
Super Bowl champion (XII)
Super Bowl MVP (XII)
NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1977)
NFL sacks leader (1977)
4x All-Pro
4x Pro Bowl

21
Ed “Too Tall Jones

Birthplace: Jackson, Tennessee
Position: Defensive end
Cowboys career 1974-1978/1980-1989
Super Bowl champion (XII)
3x All-Pro
3x Pro Bowl

20
Tom Landry

Birthplace: Mission, Texas
Position: Head Coach
Cowboys career 1960-1988
2× Super Bowl champion (VI, XII)
NFL Coach of the Year (1966)
Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor

19
Chuck Howley

Birthplace: Wheeling, West Virginia
Position: Linebacker
Cowboys career 1961-1973
Super Bowl champion (VI)
Super Bowl MVP (V)
6x All-Pro
6x Pro Bowl
Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor

18
Cliff Harris

Birthplace: Fayetteville, Arkansas
Position: Safety
Cowboys career 1970-1979
2× Super Bowl champion (VI, XII)
5x All-Pro
6x Pro Bowl
Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor

17
Mel Renfro

Birthplace: Houston, Texas
Position: Cornerback
Cowboys career 1964-1977
2× Super Bowl champion (VI, XII)
4x All-Pro
10x Pro Bowl
NFL interceptions leader (1969)
Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor

16
Jay Novacek

Birthplace: Martin, South Dakota
Position: Tight end
Cowboys career 1990-1996
3× Super Bowl champion (XXVII, XXVIII, XXX)
2x All-Pro
5x Pro Bowl

15
Deion Sanders

Birthplace: Fort Myers, Florida
Position: Cornerback
Cowboys career 1995-1999
2× Super Bowl (XXIX, XXX)
NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1994)
8x All-Pro
8x Pro Bowl

14
DeMarcus Ware

Birthplace: Auburn, Alabama
Position: Defensive end
Cowboys career 2005-2013
Super Bowl champion (50)
7x All-Pro
9x Pro Bowl
2× NFL sacks leader (2008, 2010)
Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor

13
Jason Witten

Birthplace: Elizabethton, Tennessee
Position: Tight end
Cowboys career 2003-2017/2019
4x All-Pro
11x Pro Bowl
Most career NFL games by a tight end

12
Charles Haley

Birthplace: Gladys, Virginia
Position: Defensive end
Cowboys career 1992-1996
5× Super Bowl champion (XXIII, XXIV, XXVII, XXVIII, XXX)
2x All-Pro
5x Pro Bowl
Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor

11
Darren Woodson

Birthplace: Phoenix, Arizona
Position: Safety
Cowboys career 1992-2004
3× Super Bowl champion (XXVII, XXVIII, XXX)
3x All-Pro
5x Pro Bowl
Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor

10
Bob Hayes

Birthplace: Jacksonville, Florida
Position: Wide receiver
Cowboys career 1965-1974
Super Bowl champion (VI)
3x All-Pro
3 Pro Bowl
2× NFL receiving touchdowns leader(1965, 1966)
Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor

9
Drew Pearson

Birthplace: South River, New Jersey
Position: Wide receiver
Cowboys career 1973-1983
Super Bowl champion (XII)
3x All-Pro
3x Pro Bowl
NFL receiving yards leader (1977)
Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor

8
Michael Irvin

Birthplace: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Position: Wide receiver
Cowboys career 1988-1999
Super Bowl champion (XXVII, XXVIII, XXX)
3x All-Pro
5x Pro Bowl
NFL receiving yards leader (1991)
Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor

7
Troy Aikman

Birthplace: West Covina, California
Position: Quarterback
Cowboys career 1989-2000
Super Bowl champion (XXVII, XXVIII, XXX)
Super Bowl MVP (XXVII)
6x Pro Bowl
Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor

6
Larry Allen

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California
Position: Tackle, Guard
Cowboys career 1994-2005
Super Bowl champion (XXX)
7x All-Pro
11x Pro Bowl
Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor

5
Tony Dorsett

Birthplace: Rochester, Pennsylvania
Position: Running back
Cowboys career 1977-1987
Super Bowl champion (XII)
NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1977)
3x All-Pro
4x Pro Bowl
Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor

4
Randy White

Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Position: Defensive tackle
Cowboys career 1975-1988
Super Bowl champion (XII)
Super Bowl MVP (XII)
8x All-Pro
9x Pro Bowl
Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor

3
Bob Lilly

Birthplace: Olney, Texas
Position: Defensive tackle
Cowboys career 1961-1974
Super Bowl champion (VI)
9x All-Pro
11x Pro Bowl
Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor

2
Emmitt Smith

Birthplace: Pensacola, Florida
Position: Running back
Cowboys career 1990-2002
3× Super Bowl champion (XXVII, XXVIII, XXX)
Super Bowl MVP (XXVIII)
NFL Most Valuable Player (1993)
NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1990)
5x All-Pro
8x Pro Bowl
4× NFL rushing yards leader (1991–1993, 1995)
3× NFL rushing touchdowns leader (1992, 1994, 1995)
NFL scoring leader (1995)
Most career rushing yards (NFL): 18,355
Most career rushing touchdowns (NFL): 164
Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor

1
Roger Staubach

Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio
Position: Quarterback
Cowboys career 1969-1979
2× Super Bowl champion (VI, XII)
Super Bowl MVP (VI)
1x All-Pro
6x Pro Bowl
NFL passing touchdowns leader (1973)
Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor

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